7) Why did England go to War with Spain in 1585? Flashcards
How was the main leader of the Dutch Rebels removed?
The main leader of the Dutch Rebels, William of Orange, was assassinated which caused Elizabeth to panic as he was a Protestant leader.
How was the chance of French military intervention in the Netherlands removed?
The chance of French military intervention in the Netherlands was removed with the Death of the Duke of Anjou.
When was the Treaty of Joinville signed?
The Treaty of Joinville was signed in 1584.
What was the Treaty of Joinville?
The Treaty of Joinvillve was signed between Philip II and the Guise family in France, which meant that two Catholic powers joined which brought about the threat of a Catholic Crusade.
What did it now seem would be defeated?
It now seemed like the Dutch rebels would be defeated.
What treaty did these developments lead to?
These developments led to Elizabeth signing the Treaty of Nonsuch in 1585 with the Dutch Rebels.
Why was the Treaty of Nonsuch a milestone in Elizabethan policy?
The Treaty of Nonsuch was a milestone in Elizabethan policy as she had previously tried to avoid war with a major power, but she had now committed England to war with Spain.
By siding with the Dutch rebels, what had Elizabeth done?
By siding with the Dutch rebels, Elizabeth had gone against a major principle which she’d followed throughout her reign.
Once she signed the 1585 Treaty of Nonsuch, what did Philip II have little choice but to do?
Once she’d signed the treaty, Philip II had little choice but to go to war.
Who had Philip hoped would replace Elizabeth?
Philip had hoped that Mary Stuart would replace Elizabeth, but this, of course, came to an end with her execution in 1587.
What did the rise of French Protestantism (Huguenots) encourage?
The rise of French Protestantism (Huguenots) encouraged the Catholic Guise faction to seek allies to fight against ‘heresy’.
What did the 1584 Treaty of Joinville provide Philip with?
The 1584 Treaty of Joinville provided Philip with a French alliance.
What did the death of the King of Portugal in 1580 mean?
The death of the King of Portugal in 1580 meant that Philip now ruled Portugal too, and gained a large fleet of ships which gave him the military capability of fighting England.
